The most appropriate antonym of the word conceited is modest.
- Conceited means "having or showing an excessive or unjustified sense of one's own importance or abilities."
- Modest means "having or showing a moderate or low estimate of one's own importance."
So, the opposite of being conceited would be to be modest, or to have a moderate or low estimate of one's own importance.
The other words do not have opposite meanings to conceited.
- Superior means "of higher quality or standard."
- Proud means "having or showing a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements, qualities, or possessions."
- Vain means "having or showing an excessive interest in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements."
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